An archetype condition is a type of condition that specifies that cards are part of an archetype. It exists in certain language prints of cards to accommodate for inconsistent translations of archetype names, which would make a card seem as though it is not affected by support cards. This is always listed at the start of the card text for all cards except Normal Monsters, on which it is listed below the lore.
This type of condition is not present in the Japanese prints of cards, as archetypes are based on the names used in this language. This is primarily done for cards with well-established names in that language that it would not be appropriate to rename.
This type of condition is not an effect, and as such, is unaffected by cards such as "Skill Drain". It is also the only text to be printed in the card text of a Normal Monster that can affect gameplay in any way.
Text
The condition is presented as the text:
- (This card is always treated as a(n) "[archetype]" card.)
or if there is only support for monsters of that archetype:
- (This card is always treated as a(n) "[archetype]" monster.)
History
This type of condition was first seen in Absolute Powerforce on "Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast". While Archfiend cards without Archfiend in their name had long been listed on the official website and in rulebooks, it wasn't until Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants that it saw use on them.
So far, archetype conditions have only been used to include cards in the Phantom Beast and Archfiend archetypes. As there is only support for Phantom Beast monsters rather than Phantom Beast cards, the archetype condition used on "Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast" only includes it as a "Phantom Beast" monster, whereas Archfiends with this condition are all included as "Archfiend" cards.
Cards with archetype conditions
| Japanese name | Translated name | Level | Attribute | Type | ATK | DEF |
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ALERT! | ALERT! | | | | | | |
Aileron | エルロン | | 1 | WIND | Machine | 0 | 0 |
Archfiend's Ascent | デーモンの超越 | | | DARK | Fiend | 2,500 | 1,200 |
Archfiend's Ascent (Duel Links) | デーモンの超越 | | | DARK | Fiend | 2,500 | 1,200 |
Archfiend's Awakening | デーモンの降臨 | | 6 | DARK | Fiend | 2,500 | 1,200 |
Archfiend's Call | デーモンの招来 | | 6 | DARK | Fiend | 2,500 | 1,200 |
Archfiend's Call (Duel Links) | デーモンの招来 | | 6 | DARK | Fiend | 2,500 | 1,200 |
Archfiend's Manifestation | デーモンの顕現 | | 6 | DARK | Fiend | 2,500 | 1,200 |
Archfiend's Manifestation (Duel Links) | デーモンの顕現 | | 6 | DARK | Fiend | 2,500 | 1,200 |
Armored Core (Duel Links) | アサルト・コア | | 4 | LIGHT | Machine | 1,300 | 2,000 |
Armored Shark | アーマード・シャーク | | 3 | WATER | Fish | 500 | 2,000 |
Aussa the Earth Channeler | 地霊媒師アウス | | 5 | EARTH | Spellcaster | 1,850 | 1,500 |
Aussa the Earth Charmer, Immovable | 崔嵬の地霊使いアウス | | | EARTH | Spellcaster | 1,850 | |
Axe of Despair | デーモンの斧 | | | | | | |
Axe of Despair (Duel Links) | デーモンの斧 | | | | | | |
Barian Untopia | 冀望郷-バリアン- | | | | | | |
Beast of Talwar | タルワール・デーモン | | 6 | DARK | Fiend | 2,400 | 2,150 |
Beast of Talwar (Duel Links) | タルワール・デーモン | | 6 | DARK | Fiend | 2,400 | 2,150 |
Black Fang Magician | 黒牙の魔術師 | | 4 | DARK | Spellcaster | 1,700 | 800 |
Black Skull Dragon | ブラック・デーモンズ・ドラゴン | | 9 | DARK | Dragon | 3,200 | 2,500 |
Black Skull Dragon (Duel Links) | ブラック・デーモンズ・ドラゴン | | 9 | DARK | Dragon | 3,200 | 2,500 |
Blaze Cannon | ゴッド・ブレイズ・キャノン | | | | | | |
Brilliant Rose | ブリリアント・ローズ | | 2 | LIGHT | Rock | 500 | 500 |
Burning Draw | 逆巻く炎の宝札 | | | | | | |
CONTAIN! | CONTAIN! | | | | | | |
Celestial Sword - Eatos | 女神の聖剣-エアトス | | | | | | |
Celestial Sword - Eatos (Duel Links) | 女神の聖剣-エアトス | | | | | | |
Celtic Guard of Noble Arms | エルフの聖剣士 | | 4 | EARTH | Warrior | 2,100 | 700 |
Celtic Guard of Noble Arms (Duel Links) | エルフの聖剣士 | | 4 | EARTH | Warrior | 2,100 | 700 |
Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast | 有翼幻獣キマイラ | | 6 | WIND | Beast | 2,100 | 1,800 |
Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast (Duel Links) | 有翼幻獣キマイラ | | 6 | WIND | Beast | 2,100 | 1,800 |
Combination Maneuver - Engage Zero | 合体術式-エンゲージ・ゼロ | | | LIGHT | Machine | 1,500 | |
Contrast HERO Chaos | C・HERO カオス | | 9 | DARK | Warrior | 3,000 | 2,600 |
Contrast HERO Chaos (Duel Links) | C・HERO カオス | | 9 | DARK | Warrior | 3,000 | 2,600 |
Courageous Crimson Chevalier Bradamante | 紅恋の麗傑-ブラダマンテ | | 1 | FIRE | Warrior | 500 | 200 |
Cyber Raider | サイバー・レイダー | | 4 | DARK | Machine | 1,400 | 1,000 |
Cyber Raider (Duel Links) | サイバー・レイダー | | 4 | DARK | Machine | 1,400 | 1,000 |
Cybernetic Horizon (card) | サイバネティック・ホライゾン | | | | | | |
Dark Armed Dragon | ダーク・アームド・ドラゴン | | 7 | DARK | Dragon | 2,800 | 1,000 |
Dark Guardian | 闇の守護神-ダーク・ガーディアン | | 12 | DARK | Warrior | 3,800 | 3,800 |
De-Synchro | シンクロキャンセル | | | | | | |
De-Synchro (Duel Links) | シンクロキャンセル | | | | | | |
A Deal with Dark Ruler | デーモンとの駆け引き | | | | | | |
A Deal with Dark Ruler (Duel Links) | デーモンとの駆け引き | | | | | | |
Dharc the Dark Charmer | 闇霊使いダルク | | 3 | DARK | Spellcaster | 500 | 1,500 |
Dharc the Dark Charmer (Duel Links) | 闇霊使いダルク | | 3 | DARK | Spellcaster | 500 | 1,500 |
Dharc the Dark Charmer, Gloomy | 暗影の闇霊使いダルク | | | DARK | Spellcaster | 1,850 | |
Dinomight Powerload, the Dracoslayer | 竜剣士ダイナマイトP | | 4 | WATER | Machine | 1,700 | 1,800 |
Double Iris Magician | 虹彩の魔術師 | | 4 | DARK | Spellcaster | 1,500 | 1,000 |
Dragon Spirit of White | 白き霊龍 | | 8 | LIGHT | Dragon | 2,500 | 2,000 |